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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,204.44 and 418.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,204.44 and 418.86 is: 627.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,204.44 = 418.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,204.44 = 418.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,204.44 × 418.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 504,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,491.74/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.15

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